[kidd]

Since September the 11th, I’ve delivered this message: Everyone must choose; you’re either with the civilized world or you’re with the terrorists. All in the Middle East also must choose, and must move decisively in word and deed against terrorist acts...
The chairman of the Palestinian Authority has not consistently opposed or confronted terrorists

Chairman Arafat renounced terror as an instrument of his cause, and he agreed to control it. He’s not done so. The situation in which he finds himself today is largely of his own making. He’s missed his opportunities and thereby betrayed the hopes of the people he is supposed to lead.

Given his failure, ...

Damn it, George, just say it!!!

"Arafat is a terrorist"!!!

[chuknospam]

Damn it, George, just say it!!!
"Arafat is a terrorist"!!!

Arafat is indeed a terrorist, he always has been, he was a terrorist that was legitimized through years of negotiation for peace. The U.S. is partially responsible for that.

[Dog Gone]

Damn it, George, just say it!!!

"Arafat is a terrorist"!!!

I think he was trying to leave a tiny crack open for Arafat to capitulate. The crack isn't very big, but it gives the Palestinians one final option to use Arafat to deliver peace.

Nobody, including Bush, is very optimistic about that, though.